Series 2.2.10 - #41

 

February 10, 2004

I am not a minister of the gospel because of my human achievements. I am what I am by God's grace. The grace that he has given is an effectual grace, which is laboring abundantly and effectually unto total victory and success in the kingdom of God. I do not fear the threats of the enemy. I have abounded unto a good work. God expressed his fullness to save me. Now he is expressing his fullness in keeping me and enabling me to accomplish the fulfillment of his vision; therefore, I do not fear, neither am I afraid of failure's threat.

The Lord is sending forth an expression of grace that shall transform me. By his grace, he is doing more than I could ask or think. I am a new creature in him. I lift up my eyes from the tree of man's knowledge and look to the knowledge of God Almighty. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In him, there is no darkness. In him, there is no defeat. With every trial, I am growing in his grace and in the knowledge of him, my Lord and Savior; therefore, I am strong in this grace, and I show forth the testimony of his victory.

Though I have sinned and fallen short of his glory, I am justified and counted righteous. Sin cannot rule over me. Sin must bow to his name. I do not continue in the altar of prostrated sin. Grace shall only abound as I continue in righteousness and holiness. I do not take my relationship for granted, but I realize that which is available to me is a blessing and a free gift.

I do not use the blessing of forgiveness as an opportunity and occasion to sin and serve the flesh and the world. Many have lost their relationship with God and become slaves to another master because they took him for granted. I come to the altar of repentance, and I am broken on the Lord. I repent and acknowledge my helplessness to live victoriously without his grace and him.

I do not deceive myself and say that I have no sin, but I am honest, and I will not miss the grace that looks for me in this very hour. I can do nothing of myself, but through the Lord, I can do all things. I do all things by grace, and now I will not falter and stumble over my own efforts and failures. I do all things by grace. Now I will seek to please him and not seek the gratification of my flesh and self.

God has touched me with his mighty grace. I stretch forth my hands and touch the scepter of righteousness. He has beckoned me to come into the throne room; therefore, I receive of mercy and grace. It is enough for every dilemma and all circumstances. I look beyond my circumstances, and I behold the victory now and at the end of the circumstances.

 

 

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

 

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.